I don't think there's any proof of that actually working, so I'm gonna have to do some quick research on that soon.Also, acupuncture has been scientifically proven to not work.

Well, there is some credit to it. It lightly stimulates nerves to produce a feeling experienced as pleasure and euphoria. But if we're talking about curing disease or fixing chronic pain, of course it's not going to do that. Unless you're looking to feel nice for an hour, there's no real benefit to it.

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Zodijackyl wrote:

Civil has very strong and poorly substantiated opinions about anyone wielding jugs.

That's hardly surprising, people believe crystals, magnets or chiropractic work. Funnily enough, acupuncture has been shown to have slight therapeutic effect... but then, so has "sham" acupuncture, i.e. needles being inserted in any region, not just the "meridian" areas that acupuncture claims are relevant. No more than placebo, of course.

MrMcThrasher II wrote:

I don't think there's any proof of that actually working, so I'm gonna have to do some quick research on that soon.Also, acupuncture has been scientifically proven to not work.

I think you misunderstood Crick's point. He wasn't disagreeing with you, he pointed you to an example of Chinese "medicine" that was obviously completely bogus (e.g. using a toxic substance like asbestos to treat impotence).

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Von Cichlid wrote:

I work with plenty of Oriental and Indian persons and we get along pretty good, and some females as well.

Markeri, in 2013 wrote:

a fairly agreed upon date [of the beginning of metal] is 1969. Metal is almost 25 years old

So, I finally ended my first semester in Telecommunications engineering at capital city, I can go back to my hometown and rest a bit, I have all february to do so, watch friends again, practice some guitar, yeah, vacations rule man.

Last week my dad gave me a deck of playing cards with a really cool design, I've never been much a card guy, but I've been digging this a lot, learning some magic tricks, flourishes and stuff, specially with these videos:

Well, I now officially know what it's like to be properly intoxicated. Last night was my first time out in the pubs, and Jesus Christ the drinks I had. About 6 or 7 vodkas mixed with red bull, a yagre bomb shot I think one was called, a bottle of raspberry vodka, a bottle of apple cider and a couple of others. I felt a little shit today (but not as bad as I and others were expecting), but hey, best fun I've had in years, so I guess the aftermath is worth it.

Westerners seem to be far more open to woo of all kinds when it's from the "mysterious orient."

That article gave me the impression that the majority of "Chinese medicine" is only even given the time of day within China. Are there really black markets in America selling powdered tiger penis in the streets?

Well, I now officially know what it's like to be properly intoxicated. Last night was my first time out in the pubs, and Jesus Christ the drinks I had. About 6 or 7 vodkas mixed with red bull, a yagre bomb shot I think one was called, a bottle of raspberry vodka, a bottle of apple cider and a couple of others. I felt a little shit today (but not as bad as I and others were expecting), but hey, best fun I've had in years, so I guess the aftermath is worth it.

Cheers

Crick wrote:

The_Beast_in_Black wrote:

Westerners seem to be far more open to woo of all kinds when it's from the "mysterious orient."

That article gave me the impression that the majority of "Chinese medicine" is only even given the time of day within China. Are there really black markets in America selling powdered tiger penis in the streets?

Not very often, but I've actually heard of it being bought.

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In flames became MeloDICK Death Metal

TheDefiniteArticle wrote:

Also hopefully they take it as a sign they're not meant to make more albums.

I've spent every possible moment during the past two weeks at work with the headphones on, listening to Primordial off YouTube while toiling on the piles of documents I need to finish. I seriously need a ticket for their show a month from now. What a wonderful band!

Ireland had Primordial and Dylan Moran. Therefore, the country beats Albania and Belgium, at least.

MrMcThrasher II wrote:Apparently people still believe acupuncture works. What the fuck?

That's hardly surprising, people believe crystals, magnets or chiropractic work. Funnily enough, acupuncture has been shown to have slight therapeutic effect... but then, so has "sham" acupuncture, i.e. needles being inserted in any region, not just the "meridian" areas that acupuncture claims are relevant. No more than placebo, of course.

Personally I don't think chiropractors are a sham, I used to until I broke down and started seeing one. I had messed up my back really bad and my sciatic nerve was being pinched so much that I couldn't even stand for more than 5 minutes without being in excruciating pain. Now days I just go every two weeks to keep up the maintenance so it never happens again.

BloodSacrificeShaman wrote:

a yagre bomb shot I think one was called

Jager bombs are the shit.

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I've spent every possible moment during the past two weeks at work with the headphones on, listening to Primordial off YouTube while toiling on the piles of documents I need to finish. I seriously need a ticket for their show a month from now. What a wonderful band!

Ireland had Primordial and Dylan Moran. Therefore, the country beats Albania and Belgium, at least.

Agreed. Primordial are truly one of metaldom's finest acts around, and I'm jealous you'll get to see them, as they will probably never come to Australia. I'm curious to know what particular albums/tracks you've been 'tubing though Nappy?

Well, Belgium does have excellent beer and multiple different varieties of it. Then again, Ireland has Thin Lizzy and a slew of authors.

Beer is a BIG plus for Belgium, yes. But beer is kinda like potatoes, so beloved by the Irish; beer it's a basic staple grocery, not culture in this sense. You can survive without Primordial and Dylan Moran, but trying to survive without beer and other vitamins? No thank you. You all can risk your lives and health this way if you wish, but I'm not making bets with mine.

CrushedRevelation wrote:

I'm curious to know what particular albums/tracks you've been 'tubing though Nappy?

It usually begins with Coffin Ships, and then moves to other tracks in illogical ways. Whatever YouTube happens to decide would interest me each time.

Well, Belgium does have excellent beer and multiple different varieties of it. Then again, Ireland has Thin Lizzy and a slew of authors.

That and chocolates are the probably their only saving grace As far as music goes, I can't think of anything worth mentioning apart from very early Aborted music. Ireland seems quite mystical to me. I would love to visit that country sometime.

Thin Lizzy is Ireland's best export. Primordial is kinda meh except in certain moods, like when you're sitting outside on a windy, sunny day with a bag of weed; then that shit is just epic (be careful with the weed though or it's going to make a Bob Dylan).

What about Mourning Beloveth? They're quite fantastic. My pick from Ireland are Primordial and them. Thin Lizzy is ok when I'm in mood for some groove laden bluesy hard rock. They're a bit overrated as well. I'll pick bands like Savoy Brown and Budgie over them anyday.

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gomorro wrote:

Infact I use to have a relly hot friend from there but unfurtunetly the last party we have I was really wasted and grab her ass and it cause a huge problem. Her dad (that is a marine) wants to ripp my nuts... thinks are not the same...

This means that people can no longer get convicted for violating the copyright monopoly alone. The court just declared it illegal for any court in Europe to convict somebody for breaking the copyright monopoly law when sharing culture, only on the merits of breaking the law. A court that tries somebody for violating the copyright monopoly must now also show that a conviction is necessary to defend democracy itself in order to convict. This is a considerably higher bar to meet.

That still leaves a lot of room for corporate lawyers of course, but it's a step in the right direction. Basically breaking the copyright law when practicing freedom of speech is theoretically protected now.

I'm inclined to agree man. Before that, I just had a few vodkas and a beer (yuck, I have established myself as not a fan of beer) and my eyes were a little drowsy but nothing major. After that jagerbomb, I dunno man, something in me changed. I started laughing at everything and was treating people I had only met an hour before as if they were decade-old friends, which is pretty damn good for me considering I have a pretty bad case of social anxiety. I guess the term "Liquid courage" has serious merit.

You don't like beer? Really? Well whatever works for you. I'm not much of a vodka man myself I much prefer tequila. But yeah Jager bombs always make for a good time.

Well, from my experience man, beer just tastes fucking terrible. But then, being Australian, I'm just used to the shitty cheap stuff that is so common here. I'm sure there are some very nice beers elsewhere, such as in Germany. But yeah, vodka and cider are the tastes I have acquired, I think.

Well, I did have it mostly with red bull. So I guess, yeah that's possible. To be fair, I have no real idea what is what when it comes to alcohol, it was my cousin that was taking care of all that shit. I just know all the beer I've tasted is just foul.

There was a band here in Michigan called Shitfucker for a little while. Loud crusty thrashy sorta stuff.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure we played with that band in Lansing. They were fun as far as I remember, but do I really need to say that's a horrible name for your band?

The new Manilla Road album is stellar and for a metal-archives phenomenon that's been around since 1978 (almost as long as metal-archives itself I believe!) I'm super-impressed. Bastardhead is going to be wrong about everything from now on. Hopefully this will result in some more crazy mishaps/funny stories.

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